July 29, 1874

WARREN, Mississippi

African-Americans, Race-Relations, War

Mississippi was prone to violent outbreaks between political parties. The Democrats represented by whites who feared “fraud', while the Republicans, usually represented by blacks, also feared fraud on the part of the Democrats. In a telegram to President Grant, Governor Ames pleaded with him to send Federal troops to help control the organized and armed political factions, especially at Vicksburg....

December 24, 1874

WARREN, Mississippi

African-Americans, Race-Relations

A letter arrived for Jerry Hyland of Warrenton, Mississippi as the year 1875 began. The letter, from a friend Emma S., commenced with the usual pleasantries before expressing dismay that earlier correspondence had not made its way into Hyland's possession. I am surprised to learn that my last letter to you, written in November, failed to reach you- I have forgotten who mailed it for me wrote Emma,...

June 26, 1875

WARREN, Mississippi

Arts/Leisure, Politics, Women

In the summer of 1875, Jane Pryor of Vicksburg, Mississippi wrote a warm letter to Caroline Kiger of Warren County in anticipation of the coming week's political events. Encouraging Mrs. Kiger's husband to come to Vicksburg, Pryor wrote: tell him to try and be here 24th in the Great Democratic procession at 6 o'clock in the afternoon that will be tomorrow & we will show him the elegant Democracy of...

February 16, 1879

WARREN, Mississippi

Health/Death, War

Chas. M. Evans, Manufacturer of Artificial Limbs of the best quality, solicits a share of the Southern patronage the ad read. Prices have been reduced and other special inducements are now offered Southern citizens and soldiers. To insure satisfaction, each leg may be fitted and test fully before any payment is required. Mr. Evans, purveyor of prosthetics, provides the Rev. C.K. Marshall of Vicksburg,...